Near Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bog Meadow Brook

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

1. Bog Meadow Brook Marker

Inscription.
"If you haven't a carriage at your disposal, nor a horse which you can ride, and don't care for beautiful scenery, and the healthful exercise of a mile walk, buy a ticket for and take your seat on one of the pleasant cars of the Saratoga Lake Railway"

The Saratoga Lake Railway, chartered in 1880, was a popular transit for residents and tourists from Saratoga Springs to Saratoga Lake. Passengers boarded the steam railroad at the depot on the corner of Henry Street and Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, journeyed past High Rock, Star and Empire Springs, the Loughberry Water Works, and Excelsior and Eureka Springs en route to the east side of Saratoga Lake. As many as 1,200 passengers could be accommodated on the 24 mile round trip which cost 25 cents.

In June of 1887, the Saratoga Lake Railway was sold to Boston and Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railway, becoming part of the Fitchburg Railroad. Advertisements for the Fitchburg Railroad targeted travelers as far away as Boston. In 1908 the line became a portion of Boston and Maine Railroad. Although the line changed names over the years, it remained a popular route to

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Saratoga Lake and other area attractions.

Passenger services with the Boston and Maine Railroad ended in 1931. The route was abandoned and the tracks lifted in 1957. Construction of the Bog Meadow Brook Trail began in 1993.

[Photo Captions]
Waiting at the main depot for the Saratoga Lake Railway on the corner of Henry Street and Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

A Fitchburg Railroad engine stops in front of the armory on Henry Street.

The stop at Empire Spring

The Lady of the Lake awaits passengers of the Saratoga Lake Railway for an excursion on Saratoga Lake.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1887.

Location. 43° 4.97′ N, 73° 43.136′ W. Marker is near Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail one mile east of New York State Route 29. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

2. Bog Meadow Brook Marker

New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Korea (approx. 2.2 miles away); Kathryn Starbuck (approx. 2.9 miles away); Saratoga’s First Resort for Travelers (approx. 3.1 miles away); Creation of the Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); High Rock in the 1800’s (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Story Starts Here (approx. 3.1 miles away); Highrock Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); Bryan Home (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.

Also see . . . Bog Meadow Trail. (Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 14, 2024

3. Bog Meadow Brook Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.